This episode is part of a limited series where we explore diversity in healthcare.  Dr. Anna Maria Valdez, Ph.D., RN, PHN, CEN, CFRN, CNE, FAEN, FAADN, is a Professor of Nursing at Sonoma State University and the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Emergency Nursing. She is currently serving as co-chair of the ENA DEI Committee. Dr. Valdez served as a subject matter expert on the inaugural National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing and was a contributing author of the Commission’s foundational paper on racism in nursing. She is currently serving as an independent Commissioner. This episode is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and was recorded on 8/22/23.